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4 giorni fa · Throughout her illustrious career, Forrest collaborated with legendary bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Harry James, and Woody Herman. Her recordings with Goodman, including "The Man I Love" and "Taking a Chance on Love," showcased her remarkable interpretative skills and cemented her status as a premier vocalist.
26 mag 2024 · Singer Helen Forrest called Goodman “the rudest man I have ever met” and claimed to have left Goodman “to avoid a nervous breakdown.” Goodman’s steely gaze, which band members came to call “the ray,” could bring the most recalcitrant musician into submission.
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3 giorni fa · A seminal figure in American big band music, Goodman was considered a pop star in his day and can be credited with helping to popularize jazz music during the 1930s and ’40s. Just how beloved was he?
30 mag 2024 · Benny Goodman, often referred to as the “King of Swing,” was a pioneering figure in the history of jazz. His contributions to the genre extend beyond his virtuosity on the clarinet to his innovative band leadership and his role in breaking racial barriers in the music industry.
29 mag 2024 · Collaboration with Singers. Goodman collaborated with renowned vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee, creating unforgettable classics that still resonate with audiences today. Inspired Generations of Musicians.
30 mag 2024 · Divenne ben presto famoso in tutto il mondo e il simbolo stesso della musica swing, guadagnandosi il soprannome di “King of Swing”. Contribuì ad avvicinare il pubblico bianco alla musica nera e a superare la discriminazione razziale negli Stati Uniti.
28 mag 2024 · When Benny Goodman and his orchestra recorded “In the Mood,” they were unknowingly creating a musical masterpiece that would spark joy and excitement in listeners for decades to come. The song exudes an upbeat and carefree vibe, reflecting the sentiments of the time when people would flock to dance halls to forget their troubles ...
